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Eleffson Family History

Eleffson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elofson, Ellefson, Elson, Lewison, Kleffman, Ellenson, Lefton

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Where is the Eleffson family from?

You can see how Eleffson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleffson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eleffson families living in Minnesota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Eleffson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eleffson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Eleffson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleffson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Eleffson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Eleffson. For the veterans among your Eleffson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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